Whoa. Maybe one of the better breakfast's I've ever had and that's saying a lot for me -- I love breakfast. We got the brunch board that had chocolate chip pancakes, Belgium waffles, pancakes with strawberries and French toast. Just wow. So, so good. Very cool place. Great service. read more

Second visit to the kitchen, and with food this good, there will definitely be more in the future! We visited on a very cold morning, and orders are placed outside on the porch before entering. That's fine in normal cold weather, but at 22 degrees the overhead heaters just don't quite cut it. I think this part of the experience could use a little revision. My wife had pancakes with vanilla syrup and sausage. I ordered the classic breakfast with eggs, grits, sausage, and toast. Everything was very flavorful. My only complaint was that my food was lukewarm. It seemed like my food may have been finished and sat for a few minutes while my wife's pancakes were completed. On a cold morning, I would have preferred a hotter meal, the grits weren't warm enough to melt the butter, and the toast was cold, so I didn't even attempt to butter it. That said, even with the temperature issue, the food was still very tasty, and given how cold it was outside, I'm willing to let it slide. Everything arrived quickly, and the restaurant itself is very quaint, set in an old home that is very clean. On our first visit, they offered chocolate chip cookies to go, and they were excellent! They didn't have any this time, but we'll be back again to try our luck. To those about to nosh, I salute you!! read more

Louise's Kitchen - Classic breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

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Service and ambiance went well and the inside felt like being invited to someone else's house. I got a Reuben sandwich (with corn beef, sauerkraut and thousand island dressing) without Swiss cheese on GF bread, alongside potato salad. The flavors of the sandwich worked out well, but the bread I thought was a little soft. Regarding the potato salad, I usually prefer it warm and this was ice cold, but it was seasoned with paprika and chili powder, which gave it a good kick. Overall, this is the ideal diner-themed spot. read more

Louise's Kitchen - Reuben Sandwich (GF bread, no Swiss) Potato Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

Best biscuits in the South! Everything is homemade, local and fresh. Friendly, homey atmosphere. Come early before the biscuits sell out!!! read more

Louise's Kitchen - Big Boy burrito. Perfection. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

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Louise's Kitchen deserves every one of these five stars. The food was outstanding, starting with the Big Boy Burrito. It was absolutely amazing, packed with flavor, and clearly made with care. This is the kind of meal you think about later in the day and wish you had another one waiting. The service was just as great. Everyone was friendly and thoughtful, and they even offered to bring water out for my dog, which was a really nice and unexpected touch. When we were finished, they also offered a to-go coffee, which says a lot about how much they care about their customers. Great food, genuinely kind service, and little details that make a big difference. We'll definitely be back. read more

Louise's Kitchen - Big Boy Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

The food was slightly above average as well as the actual restaurant but I absolutely hate that you must place your entire order and pay at the host stand before you can sit down, order drinks and relax a bit. it feels rushed like you're ordering fast food and produces unnecessary anxiety for guests. we also had to wait and hear the 2 groups of ppl in front of us ask numerous questions and gripe about the fact that they weren't ready to order yet and just started looking at the menu. The location, food, and service were all just slightly above average-- and because you cannot order at the table with a server is the only reason I will not be returning. read more

This is my first review I have posted before leaving the premises where I had a meal. I am in Asheville NC supporting the community after the devastation caused by Helene. I had the BEST biscuits & gravy I have ever had. Due to the lack of clean water they use disposable dishware/utensils but that, doesn't reduce the quality, freshness and taste of the dish. The biscuits are perfect and the gravy''s consistency, and protein ingredients are flavorful and delicious I compliment the kitchen staff The wait staff is friendly and deliver excellent service. read more

Louise's Kitchen - Best Biscuits and Gravy with poached egg in America - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

My hubby and I stopped here for brunch on our way down the mountain and I cannot rave enough. The food was delicious and came out fast even though they were full. The staff were lovely and attentive. We didn't have the kids with us but I will not hesitate to bring them next time. Seating inside is a little limited but I know they'd make it work. The ambiance was great. Very home cooking esque and cozy. Definitely give Louise's Kitchen a try and don't forget to try the vanilla bean syrup... Trust me. read more

Louise's Kitchen - French toast and fresh fruit with a side of bacon. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

This was such a great find! We were walking around town with our dog looking for a breakfast spot, and it was so darn hot! Louise's had a lovely shaded porch, and we were seated at a perfectly shaded table on the lawn. They brought us a water bowl for our pup too! It was so nice for him to be able to lay in the grass and cool down while we enjoyed the grit cakes and some over easy eggs. Servers and staff were all so kind, we will definitely be back before we leave town this week. read more

Decided to try a new place. My daughter and I love Black Mountain so we decided to drive up early for breakfast. We chose Louise's kitchen. My daughter order the grit pancakes, delicious. I ordered a veggie bagel with egg, and we shared a fresh made cinnamon roll. The food was absolutely delicious. I forgot pictures of our food because we just dug in so quickly and gobbled everything up. I apologize. Next time there will be pictures. The coffee (nice and strong, yummy )and the service were great. The house is absolutely lovely. I love the ambience and sitting in what was once someone's home really adorable. Please don't skip one of their homemade cinnamon rolls. It was worth the drive to Black Mountain alone. read more

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The food and service here are unbelievable. Go early because there will be a line! We got both of the breakfast specials and it was some of the best breakfast food creations I've ever tasted. read more

Rainy day and have to order outside in the rain? Hard pass. That's just stupid. Seat me, get me coffee and the I'll order. We left. Used to be great. Breakfast selections are wanting. Only a couple of things with eggs. No omelettes. read more

A must stop while visiting Black Mountain. The entire family enjoys it even the pickiest of eaters. My go to is the blueberry waffle, and it is always delicious. The staff is very friendly, and service is fast. read more

A very unique experience. You order as you go into the restaurant. As you obtain your seat, someone takes your drink order. The food was five star, the big boy burrito and the grit cake were amazing. When we arrived Saturday morning around 9:30, there was a line of about 20 people which was intimidating but it moved fast enough, especially understanding that they take your order as you enter. A must visit restaurant. read more

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Food and service were phenomenal! , the cheesesteak was awesome and the cinnamon roll was so good we had to order two.

Excellent food, friendly staff and comfortable relaxing dining experience. Sunday Brunch and the eggs Louise are a treat. The sausage patties are the best I have ever had. read more

A breakfast spot walking distance from your hotel is always a bonus. But when it's a gem like this place, that's a blessing. Cool old house turned into a restaurant. Their outdoor seating is on the wrap around porch. Perfection. We sat on the porch and enjoyed coffee, juice, fresh fruit, perfectly cooked eggs, biscuits with gravy and a magical waffle. It may seem silly but to order a side of fruit and get actual fruit instead of a bowl of melon was amazing. Thankful for small businesses like this!! read more

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Small town ambiance for days. Killer food. The friendliest staff. You need to meet Louise.

We went here while on vacation last week.... One star. Stand in line outside in the rain to order. Pay outside in the rain before you even get the food. THEN THEY ASK YOU TO TIP. BEFORE YOU'VE EATEN. THEY'LL ASK YOU TO TIP BEFORE YOU'VE HAD ANY SERVICE, AT ALL. That really pissed me off. Service was slow.... It was a long time before anyone came to put drinks on our table. If you go... bring cash to leave on the table for tip, otherwise, be prepared to pay (or not pay) a tip upfront. Beyond ridiculous. I don't appreciate business owners doing this. read more

This place has decent food. Nothing to rave about. Nothing to complain about. They have a variety of breakfast all day and a few more lunch items. I like the grit cakes and black beans. It's yum. Biscuits are quite good but not the best locally. I like the vibe. I have friends who love the pancakes. Coffee is good, they had oat milk. Out door seating is plentiful in warm weather. They get very busy. So if it's peak time (they close at 2pm) except a wait. Showing up closer to 2 gets you straight in typically and they don't rush you to leave -- extra bonus points for that! read more

Louise's Kitchen - Grit cakes biscuit and rare warmer winter day outside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

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My dining companion and I got Louise's Pancakes with vanilla bean syrup and regular bacon. Tough pancakes (over-mixed batter). One order of bacon was crispy and the other quite limp. The vanilla bean syrup did not taste like vanilla at all. I have vanilla bean paste in my refrigerator, and it looked like a very watered down version of that, but without the vanilla flavor. Right at the beginning, we added a to go order and waited nearly 30 minutes after finishing our meals for it. I won't be going back. read more

We had some takeout this morning. Delicious food, delightful staff! The highlight was the veggie quesadilla and my daughter loved the grits!

The breakfast burrito was delicious and packed with protein. The cinnamon roll was a treat. Laid back atmosphere with great service that makes you feel like you're at a bed and breakfast. Would definitely go again! read more

Food here is absolutely a must try! I got the Egg Special (served only on Sundays), which can be described as a Egg Benedict but with a twist! Sauce is super yummy and the sausage is amazing! From what I understood, the sausage is locally sourced and it has a lot of flavor! If you go for this dish, I assure you, you wont regret it! The French Toast was alright, nothing out of the ordinary. If you are looking for something sweet, try something else on the menu. The place itself has a homie feeling! And the people are very friendly! read more

Louise's Kitchen - Kid's menu - French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

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There is a lot to like about this breakfast/lunch restaurant. Customers were already lined up at 11:45a on a Tuesday. Clearly a popular eating spot with a real mix of clientele. Order was taken and paid for outside at hostess/server station. Then we were offered seating indoors, porch or on the lawn. The porch was nicely shaded with adequate space. The service was friendly and impeccable. The whole operation runs smoothly. By ordering and paying upfront, it allows servers to serve and take care of customers requests. The cheese steak was tasty. I was expecting it to be more substantial; more meat and pimento cheese. It is a nice sandwich, however, and comes with a side and a pickle. Also shared a large salad with blue cheese crumbles. We will be back for the ambiance, service and quality food. read more

Louise's Kitchen - Potato salad and version of Philly cheese steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

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Wow line of people which is usually a good sign. It sure was great. We started with a homemade biscuit and homemade jam. That was a good start. Wife got a half and half. Curry chicken salad sandwich and Tomato soup. I got turkey, bacon, cheese sandwich with tomato and aioli dressing. Just the right amount of flavor and not overwhelming. The tomato was fresh locally grow, you can tell from the taste. My side was fresh fruit, blueberries, strawberries and bananas. Good thing I don't live near here. I would be broke and weight 300 lbs from eating here all the time. I highly highly recommend this place. Great food and service. They are open M-S 7:30-2:00 and Sunday 10-2. The line goes quickly. What a find on Yelp. read more

Super kind service and very comfortable atmosphere. My little Bodhi was welcomed and we stayed warm sitting on the covered porch. The food is not only worth the wait, but so good we will come back for lunch!! read more

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We hadn't been to Louise's in years and we were glad it fit in our trip. The new method of ordering at the door makes everything run smoothly. I had delicious pancakes and my husband enjoyed the biscuits and gravy. Simple, quality, good food. Prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting. read more

Lot of folks have had spirited debates on the best breakfast in and around Asheville, Louise's simply has to be in the conversation. It's in Black Mountain just outside of Asheville located in a historic house and has some seating around the deck of the house. They have a different style of seating you, you walk up to the house and wait in line, place your order with the server and then you are seated. I got the Big Boy Burrito which was just as advertised. A burrito filled with local eggs, sausage, cheese, potatoes and some fresh pico de gallo and on roasted red pepper wrap. It was big and of course filling, incredibly worth it. My wife got the Smoked Pork Quesadilla which you could dip in with Jamaican jerk sour cream or sweet chili sauce, was very delicious as well. We also split a biscuit with some of their local jam which we bought a bottle of. Drooling thinking about the food at this place. read more

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Decent setting, as the converted house makes for interesting aesthetic. Bright white lighting kinda ruins it, but that may be just a preference on my part. Service was kind and gracious, with lots of coffee refills and care taken to clean up as we finished and then chatted. Ordered the Classic breakfast with grits, eggs, sausage, and a biscuit. Eggs, biscuit and jam were good, but the grits and sausage had a mix of herbs that were off putting to my palate. Not a picky eater at all (and I cleaned my plate like my dad taught me), but I will never order those items again if I were to return. In the end, the meal was overwrought and overpriced. It's difficult to mess up simple breakfast fare, but for me this was a hard fail. read more

Excellent food, friendly staff and great service. We went with our pup, they sat us outside on wrap around deck. It was lovely to sit in shaded area and the breeze was so pleasant. Casual Ambiance for brunch. Hope to return next time we visit black mountain. read more

Louise's Kitchen - Louise's chocolate cake n eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

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Amazing food, atmosphere, and the service is awesome! The servers are personable, attentive and make you feel right at home. Highly recommend Louise's!! read more

For starters, they have you order, pre pay, and pre tip as you walk on to the porch. That felt quite strange. How do we know what tip we want to leave before we even get seated? We ordered a variety, as you can see in the photos. And it was just "so so" overall. My husband says his (the plate with eggs and biscuit) was good but not great. The sausage gravy was good and the eggs were cooked right. I found my potatoes to be very bland and the texture screams that they had been frozen not fresh. The French toast was ok but really seemed to lack flavor as well. The sausage was just inedible to me, it seemed fresher than the potatoes but was flavored in a way I just didn't enjoy. The coffee was really not good but I am, admittedly, a coffee snob and very picky about that. I like the comfy down home mismatched mugs but the one I was given was so stained it felt germy and filthy though I'm certain it had been cleaned. Staff was pleasant. Location easy enough to get to and nice to walk around some shops nearby. read more

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The best southern cooking. Breakfast is awesome. Expect a line but well worth the wait.

Delicious breakfast items here! We came last year and loved everything so this year we came back for more! They are being extremely cautious with COVID. All the tables are outside on their patio (there are space heaters for when it's cold thankfully) and all the plates and silverware and paper/plastic. The tables are well spaced from each other. The food here is great! The biscuits are gravy are on point! The gravy is rich and herby, it has lots of rosemary and I think it's great! The creamy grits are yummy also! My mango pineapple mimosa hit the spot. I will definitely be back any time I'm in the Asheville area. read more

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We like the system they have where you order before getting seated. It's not common but makes sense at a breakfast place to ensure everyone gets served and seated efficiently. The menu isn't massive but has something for everyone. The biscuits and gravy had a nice herbal flavor and the biscuits themselves were flaky and delicious. Unsung hero is the cinnamon roll. Definitely eat here! read more

Louise's Kitchen - Cinnamon roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

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This is only our 2nd time here because we live in Charlotte but it was our first stop when we drove up to black mountain. We planned a weeklong trip around coming here for Sunday huevos rancheros and we will definitely be back through the next week. I had the cranberry raspberry mimosa and blueberry waffle with locally made sausage and my husband had the huevos rancheros and coffee. Ok so we shared too. Everything was delicious and the staff are all fantastic. They took care of us and our dogs so well. Can't wait to be back in a another day or so! read more

Nice atmosphere in an old house converted to a restaurant. You order and pay before you sit down. read more

Louise's Kitchen - Inside seating area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

First time here, got the pork quesadilla and omg by FAR the best quesadilla I've had ever, from anywhere! Excellent flavor, filling, and the quesadilla was stuffed with pork, the sauces the at it came with were rich and delicious. The dining area inside was ... interesting... and a bit muggy but it's the dead of summer, I don't expect perfection anywhere! The outside dining area is adorable if it wasn't 100degrees. Staff were genuine, friendly, and pleasant to order from. Absolutely a 5 restaurant, I'll be back here again for their burrito I was recommended by a regular I met in line. read more

Excellent Reuben Sandwich and Lobster Bisque with real chunks of lobster! Really good and quick service! You order outside before they seat you. Be prepared to wait in the rain if necessary. It's worth it! We had our family reunion group and they handled us without a problem. It was very crowded but quiet enough for table conversation. read more

Louise's Kitchen - Waiting for good food - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina